Samsung ST150F vs Sony QX1

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the ST150F (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was released 20 months before the QX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ST150F scores against the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F features physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ST150F compared to the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and QX1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and QX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST150F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony QX1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST150F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.